Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
FALL RIVER HEALTHCARE
FALL RIVER, MA · 176 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 22, 2025
CMS Certification Number 225723 · first certified February 1997
Ownership
Operated by NEXT STEP HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MA
11 citations — more than 49% of the 341 certified nursing homes in MA. Compared within MA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2026 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 2025. Facilities in MA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 556 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 11 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 11 |
| Median facility in MA | 11 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 5, 2025 | 4 |
| July 28, 2025 | 5 |
| December 22, 2025 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | 2 | 2025-07-28 |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 2 | 2025-12-22 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-12-22 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2025-07-28 |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | 1 | 2025-07-28 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 1 | 2025-07-28 |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 1 | 2025-02-05 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-02-05 |
What the citations cover
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Services Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 22, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 21, 2026) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 21, 2026) |
July 28, 2025 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 5, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 5, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 5, 2025) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 5, 2025) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 5, 2025) |
February 5, 2025 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2025) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2025) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.